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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.59 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.59 and 70.13 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.59 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.59 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.59 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 22,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551.15/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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